The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (15 - 17)
€ 20,300
€ 24,500
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.9
69.7
77.6
69.6 in
Width
69.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
169.9
102.2
172
169.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.21 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
1P
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
140 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
108 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
510 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
510 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
